Sandburg Friends meeting April 12

Published: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 9:38 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 9:38 a.m.

Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara will host an annual meeting at 2 p.m. April 12 at Flat Rock Village Hall in Flat Rock. The public is welcome.

Phil Francis, superintendent of the National Park Service's Blue Ridge Parkway, will be the guest speaker. Francis will speak on the relationship between the Parkway and the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.

The two organizations have cooperated in several administrative and program categories over the years.

In addition, the annual meeting will include the latest news and activities with the group, including the election of officers and new board members. Light refreshments will be served. Call 828-693-4178 for more information.

<p>Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara will host an annual meeting at 2 p.m. April 12 at Flat Rock Village Hall in Flat Rock. The public is welcome.</p><p>Phil Francis, superintendent of the National Park Service's Blue Ridge Parkway, will be the guest speaker. Francis will speak on the relationship between the Parkway and the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.</p><p>The two organizations have cooperated in several administrative and program categories over the years.</p><p>In addition, the annual meeting will include the latest news and activities with the group, including the election of officers and new board members. Light refreshments will be served. Call 828-693-4178 for more information.</p>